"The TD100 is extremely easy to use, you really can’t go wrong with the software or it's exceptional value for money when you consider the range of applications that you can undertake with very little additional expenditure, a few cold traps/ sorbent tubes etc.
The customer care team are very helpful and do seem to go that extra mile to help.
The only major drawback is the fact there are no local service engineers (North East England) so it can take several days/weeks for one to arrange a visit from Wales. It is a fairly temperamental piece of kit and if you do choose to purchase then make sure you buy a leak detector with it.... You will need it.
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Application Area:Analyze outgassing values for finished products in a semiconductor business

"The results are great, and it’s much easier to handle. Precise and reliable results given in a short time. Consumes less time for training and handling. The application engineers have been constantly following up to solve any problem or difficulties that arise. It is indeed a great investment for our lab testing."

"The system makes collection and analysis of VOC really easy. The ability to re-collect samples, adjust desorption conditions, split rates and internal standard addition allows customisation of system to a wide range of analytes and to sample with high dynamic range. "

Application Area:We are primarily using the Markes TD-100 for thermal desorption of TENAX tubes

"MAS purchased two of these units in the past year to replace earlier model thermal desorption units from another manufacturer. The replacements and a change to Markes was prompted by a desire to minimize instrument down time, move to a trap design, eliminate de-capping issues and increase our overall analytical sensitivity. Our use and reliance on these new instruments over the past 6 to 12 months has proven to be a sound investment. Specifically, the units are easier to operate and diagnose issues as the pressure is handled by the GC. Overall we have experienced more accuracy, significantly better precision and far less maintenance issues. We have found that the unit has particularly been beneficial in sensitive odor projects."

Review date: 18 Feb 2015 | TD100-xr

TD100-xr is the ultimate thermal desorber for the high-throughput analysis of VOCs and SVOCs in air and materials.

Features:

Capacity for up to 100 sorbent tubes for unattended analysis of large numbers of samples

Quantitative recovery of C2 to C44, including reactive and thermally labile species, from percent to sub-ppt concentrations

Quantitative re-collection of split flows for superior method compliance and confidence in results

Short, heated transfer line for installation on all major makes of GC and GC–MS